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About Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician

Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician programs prepare individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing and using industrial polymers. Includes instruction in the principles of macromolecular chemistry, polymerization and plastic manufacturing processes and equipment, design and operational testing procedures, equipment maintenance and repair procedures, safety procedures, applications to specific products, and report preparation.

Those who are interested in Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician can study up to a Postbaccalaureate certificate. Currently, 179 students earn a some level of degree in Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician around the United States each year. More students graduate with a degree in Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician in Maine than any other state. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician is $56,989.

Popularity of Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

The highest paying career for Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician majors is Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other. But, another thing to think about is how many job openings there currently is. A job that is in high need that a degree in Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician can prepare you for is Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
35
Female Students
5 (14%)
Male Students
30 (85%)
White (25, 71%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (5, 14%)
Black or African American (3, 9%)
Asian (2, 6%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
Hispanic or Latino (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)
Two or more races (0, <1%)
U.S. Nonresident (0, <1%)

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